RedLiNe

4.7L-stang · 08-26-2002, 12:55 PM

I have a 65' with a 289 and an aftermarket tach. What should I set the redline to?

Rev · 08-26-2002, 01:54 PM

Depends on cam, heads, induction, headers, exhaust, gears, etc. Give us a run down and we might be able to make an educated guess.

Rev

induction · 08-26-2002, 03:26 PM

" Der zwei achtzig neun " = The two eighty nine, incase any of you were wondering. lol

Like rev said ,Is the engine stock , hi-po stock or what?

4.7L-stang · 08-27-2002, 12:45 PM

the 289 is stock except a new alum. weiland manifold, a holley
600 and duel exhost

Rev · 08-27-2002, 04:27 PM

My guess is that the engine power peaks at 4500 RPM and that you should shift at 5000 RPM or slightly less.

Rev

71grande · 08-28-2002, 02:23 PM

just start it up and rev it till it blows. set the red line just a tad under the point at which it blew and go buy a new engine identical to the one you just destroyed.

Mike

"Shallow Pockets Racing Team"
That done blowed up goooood!!

1969Mach1 · 08-28-2002, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 71grande
just start it up and rev it till it blows. set the red line just a tad under the point at which it blew and go buy a new engine identical to the one you just destroyed.

Mike

"Shallow Pockets Racing Team"
That done blowed up goooood!!

lmao..... Sounds like a plan. I would say a good guess is around 5000rpm. These are some stats on your engine's hp and torque.

horsepower - 225 Bhp @ 4,800rpm
torque - 305 lbs./ft. @ 3,200rpm

§am.

4.7L-stang · 08-28-2002, 07:31 PM

actually I already tried that...
I blew the head gasket at 5500 tring to drown out my friends
65 with a 170 I6...(quit laughing at me)...

71grande · 08-29-2002, 09:16 AM

um, YIKES! If you only blew th head gasket you diddnt rev it high enough. to really get a good blow outta it you gotta keep it in neutral and just stomp on it. that way there is no drag from the driveline to slow down the engine revs, and a moment later, "THAR SHE BLOWS! LIKE A HUMP ON A NOR-WALE, ME MATEYS!"

Actually I would say that if your head gasket let goa at 5500, set it for 4500-4800. any one else have a better suggestion?

and now a moment of silence for our younge pup who is racing a car with a real engin against one with a 170 I6...... HEE HEE HEE!
Sorry had to do it...

Mike
(hanging head in shame for being mean)

08-26-2002, 12:55 PM	#1
4.7L-stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 29	RedLiNe I have a 65' with a 289 and an aftermarket tach. What should I set the redline to? __________________ Der zwei achtzig neun 65' Stang 302 / Holley 4v / Edelbrock ProFlow air cleaner / FlowTech Headers / Aftermarket duel exhust / H-Pipe / Performance Cam

08-26-2002, 01:54 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Depends Depends on cam, heads, induction, headers, exhaust, gears, etc. Give us a run down and we might be able to make an educated guess. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-26-2002, 03:26 PM	#3
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	" Der zwei achtzig neun " = The two eighty nine, incase any of you were wondering. lol Like rev said ,Is the engine stock , hi-po stock or what? __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

08-27-2002, 12:45 PM	#4
4.7L-stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 29	the 289 is stock except a new alum. weiland manifold, a holley 600 and duel exhost __________________ Der zwei achtzig neun 65' Stang 302 / Holley 4v / Edelbrock ProFlow air cleaner / FlowTech Headers / Aftermarket duel exhust / H-Pipe / Performance Cam

08-27-2002, 04:27 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	5000 My guess is that the engine power peaks at 4500 RPM and that you should shift at 5000 RPM or slightly less. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-28-2002, 02:23 PM	#6
71grande Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Clemente CA. Posts: 85	just start it up and rev it till it blows. set the red line just a tad under the point at which it blew and go buy a new engine identical to the one you just destroyed. Mike "Shallow Pockets Racing Team" That done blowed up goooood!! __________________ A great man once told me, "..." Well any way I guess that he wasn't that great. My garage: 1971 Mustang Grande, MSD6A, 625 Road Demon JR, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Hopes and Dreams... 1970 Norton 750 Commando 1993 Saturn SC2. The wifeys. fuzzy dice and all.

08-28-2002, 07:31 PM	#8
4.7L-stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 29	been there... actually I already tried that... I blew the head gasket at 5500 tring to drown out my friends 65 with a 170 I6...(quit laughing at me)... __________________ Der zwei achtzig neun 65' Stang 302 / Holley 4v / Edelbrock ProFlow air cleaner / FlowTech Headers / Aftermarket duel exhust / H-Pipe / Performance Cam

08-29-2002, 09:16 AM	#9
71grande Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Clemente CA. Posts: 85	um, YIKES! If you only blew th head gasket you diddnt rev it high enough. to really get a good blow outta it you gotta keep it in neutral and just stomp on it. that way there is no drag from the driveline to slow down the engine revs, and a moment later, "THAR SHE BLOWS! LIKE A HUMP ON A NOR-WALE, ME MATEYS!" Actually I would say that if your head gasket let goa at 5500, set it for 4500-4800. any one else have a better suggestion? and now a moment of silence for our younge pup who is racing a car with a real engin against one with a 170 I6...... HEE HEE HEE! Sorry had to do it... Mike (hanging head in shame for being mean) __________________ A great man once told me, "..." Well any way I guess that he wasn't that great. My garage: 1971 Mustang Grande, MSD6A, 625 Road Demon JR, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Hopes and Dreams... 1970 Norton 750 Commando 1993 Saturn SC2. The wifeys. fuzzy dice and all.

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